| United States to Athens: Depart the United States on your overnight flight to Athens.
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| Athens to Thessaloniki: Arrival in Athens for your connecting flight to Thessaloniki, Macedonia. Meet your guide outside of baggage claim and enjoy a panoramic tour highlighting the old city ramparts, the Forum, St. George Church and the Galerius Arch. Welcome dinner at hotel.
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| Thessaloniki to Philippi and Kavala: Travel to Philippi where the first church was established and St. Paul preached his first sermon. Visit the crypt, dating from Roman times, that is thought to have served as a prison for St. Paul. Continue to Kavala, where Paul landed with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. See the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of Acropolis. Return to Thessaloniki and visit the Basilica of St. Demetrius.
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| Thessaloniki to Kalambaka via Veria: A morning sightseeing tour will include the city of Thessaloniki followed by a visit to the hill town of Veria where Paul preached his way to Athens.
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| Kalambaka to Athens: Visit Meteora and tour two of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries that are built into the cliffs here. The Church of the Transfiguration is the best known and is built upon the highest rock. This afternoon, travel by coach to Athens.
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| Athens to Mykonos: Morning transfer to your cruise ship for a three-day cruise. The first port of call is the island of Mykonos, an island of hundreds of tiny chapels and beautiful windmills.
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| Mykonos to Rhodes: Visit to Lindos, on the island of Rhodes, where St. Paul landed his way to Rome. The Acropolis of Lindos is an exquisite site with its beautiful Temple of Athena Lydia.
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| Rhodes to Patmos and Kusadasi (Turkey): Visit the island of Patmos, the Jerusalem of the Aegean. This island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written during his exile here from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island’s highest points, houses priceless icons. Cruise on to Kusadasi and Ephesus in Turkey and visit the Temple of Diana, as well as many other ancient ruins. Visit the House of Mary, where it is said that the Blessed Mother lived.
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| Piraeus to Corinth and Athens: Return to Piraeus early this morning and disembark the ship. A full day sightseeing tour today will visit the ruins of Ancient Corinth where St. Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. Return to Athens for a tour of the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Areopagus.
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| Athens: Today you can explore the city at leisure. Visit the archeological museums or browse the shops in the Plaka area. Tonight will feature a group farewell dinner.
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| Athens to United States: Say goodbye to Athens as you board your flight to the United States.
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